William Purves Funeral Directors' Selkirk branch is part of an independent, family-run business now in its fifth generation, registered in Scotland (company no. SC060678) with its headquarters at Oakvale Funeral Home in Edinburgh. From its office at 23 West Port, the Selkirk team serves the town and neighbouring Scottish Borders communities including Yarrow, Ashkirk and Lilliesleaf.
The branch offers burial, cremation, personalised ceremonies, coffin and memorial selection, catering, flowers and repatriation services, along with pre-paid funeral planning through Golden Charter and a digital "Plan of Wishes" service for advance arrangements. Office hours run Monday to Friday, with weekend appointments available by request and 24-hour emergency telephone access at all other times.
William Purves is a member of both SAIF and NAFD, and publishes a standardised price list for the Borders region, giving families in Selkirk and the wider area clarity on costs alongside round-the-clock support.
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